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The police department in Cleveland, where the campus is located, announced the findings in a news release. djournal.com/news/around-mis…
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“Poison ivy, poison ivy,/ Well late at night when you’re sleeping/ Poison ivy comes a-creeping around.” djournal.com/culture/the-dan…

The Danger of Presuming Upon your Spiritual Strength

In 1959, the “Coasters” recorded a song with these classic lyrics: “Poison ivy, poison ivy,/ Well late at night when you’re sleeping/ Poison ivy comes a-creeping around.” I have been

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Bobby Harrison is the editor of Mississippi Today Ideas. djournal.com/opinion/columni…

Rising costs of exchange health insurance could be major issue in 2026 US Senate election

The expected rising costs for health insurance could give Democratic candidate Scott Colom a line of attack in next year’s election against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Elwood Watson is a professor of history, Black studies, and gender and sexuality studies at East Tennessee State University. djournal.com/opinion/columni…

Celebrating the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the ratification of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 — one of the most consequential laws in the nation’s history.

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The Bulldogs’ attention now turns to their non-conference finale against Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon. djournal.com/sports/college/…

MSU working to develop depth

STARKVILLE – Even after a dominant win on Saturday, Mississippi State is maintaining a short-term memory.

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A little further into the museum is Delia, a Black woman dressed in red and wearing a headscarf who bears a similarly unknowable expression. djournal.com/news/around-mis…

Rare portraits of enslaved Mississippians displayed together at Mississippi Museum of Art

JACKSON — With powerfully haunting eyes and an enigmatic expression, "Portrait of Frederick," an enslaved man painted circa 1840, stares out at visitors of the Mississippi Museum of Art.

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The Warriors started Isaiah Patterson, a freshman, at quarterback. djournal.com/sports/high-sch…

Warriors find winning formula against Itawamba

Some lineup tweaks paid off big for Corinth’s football team last week.

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A year ago, the senior quarterback was playing at Ferris State, a Division II university located in Big Rapids, Michigan. djournal.com/sports/college/…

Trinidad Chambliss seized his moment Saturday night. Lane Kiffin isn't surprised at all.

OXFORD – As of approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, Trinidad Chambliss had yet to get to all of the messages on his phone. Given the gravity of the night he

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The Indians tossed a shutout in the second half, and the offense took advantage. djournal.com/sports/college/…

ICC rallies to pick up first win of season

Itawamba Community College picked up its first win of the season, beating East Central 23-14 on the road Thursday night.

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Backyard gardens becoming havens for monarch butterflies amid declining populations djournal.com/sports/outdoors…

Backyard gardens becoming havens for monarch butterflies amid declining populations

By Kevin Tate

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“Are you an Itawamba Times subscriber? Sign up to view our weekly e-editions each Wednesday with just a click.” djournal.com/lifestyle/healt…

North Mississippi Neurosurgical Services welcomes Dr. Daniel Duran, neurological surgeon, to their...

TUPELO — North Mississippi Neurosurgical Services recently announced the addition of Dr. Daniel Duran, neurological surgeon, to their team.

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She is a fourth generation Biloxi native, who is passionate about sharing its rich and colorful history with others through suspenseful historical fiction novels. djournal.com/monroe/living/l…

Lunching with Books featuring Biloxi author

AMORY – The Amory Municipal Library will host its Lunching with Books Sept. 16 at noon with featured guest Candace Cox Wheeler.

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“The food pantry provides more than just food.” djournal.com/monroe/news/3k-…

3K benefiting Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

ABERDEEN – Because of less supply from the MidSouth Food Bank and fewer donations, several food pantries are adjusting to difficult times. A 3K open to cyclists, runners and walkers

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The winning numbers in Monday's drawing of the "Mississippi Cash Pop" game were: 4 djournal.com/news/around-mis…
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There have been some eyebrow-raising developments through the first three weeks of the high school football season. Here are five big takeaways from last week’s action. djournal.com/sports/high-sch… ✍️ by @bradlocke #djpreps

Five takeaways from Week 3 of high school football

There have been some eyebrow-raising developments through the first three weeks of the high school football season. Here are five big takeaways from last week’s action.

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Blues musician John Clayton White, 14, founded The 662 Band in 2021. djournal.com/news/local/down…

Down on Main concert series to continue 'Celebrate Tupelo' theme

TUPELO – A trio of talented Northeast Mississippi musicians will be featured during the Down on Main concert at Fairpark later this month.

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Lacy, a first-year transfer from Missouri, leads the SEC with 246 rushing yards and four touchdowns. djournal.com/sports/college/…

Kewan Lacy embracing his 'responsibility' at Ole Miss: Running the ball

OXFORD – Ole Miss sophomore running back Kewan Lacy has been just what the No. 17 Rebels needed.

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The Rebels and Razorbacks are among the top-20 scoring teams in college football through two games, and each defense is surrendering 15 points per game or less. djournal.com/sports/college/…

Tale of the tape: Ole Miss and Arkansas

OXFORD – No. 17 Ole Miss hosts Arkansas on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels (2-0, 1-0 SEC) are looking for their third-straight win in the series

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Michael Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan, is an author, speaker and president of the Reagan Legacy Foundation. djournal.com/opinion/columni…

Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk

I was obviously a fan of the 31-year-old conservative political activist who captured the hearts and minds of millions of college kids and built Turning Point USA into a potent

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“Crime is out of control there, and it’s clear something must be done to combat it.” djournal.com/opinion/columni…

National Guard troops not trained in law enforcement

In August, Gov. Tate Reeves deployed 200 troops from the Mississippi National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 204th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, to Washington, D.C. They were sent, Reeves said, in support

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